§ 13:4261.201 — Scope of supported decisionmaking agreement

Louisiana § 13:4261.201

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 13: Courts and Judicial Procedure

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§4261.201. Scope of supported decisionmaking agreement
An adult may voluntarily, without undue influence or coercion, enter into a supported
decisionmaking agreement with a supporter under which the adult authorizes the supporter
to do any of the following:
(1) Provide supported decisionmaking, including assistance in understanding the
options, responsibilities, and consequences of the adult's life decisions, without making those
decisions on behalf of the adult.
(2) Assist the adult in accessing, collecting, and obtaining information that is
relevant to a given life decision, including medical, psychological, financial, educational, or
treatment records.
(3) Assist the adult in understanding the information described by Paragraph (2) of
this Section.
(4) Assist the adult in communicating the adult's decisions to the appropriate parties.

Legislative History

Acts 2020, No. 258, §2.